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~ Lord Formator ~⠀ ⠀ Blending waves of possibility into points of existence. Through their creation of the heavier elements and the light that they give, Stars give birth to physical reality. The brighter you shine the greater the influence you have over your reality. Be Supernova.⠀ ⠀ This one was done for a friend. His cards were Strength and The Star. The main influence of the piece being The Star, but it is within the 8 pointed start that the waters are brought together and balanced, creating true Strength.⠀ ⠀ My friend was born on the cusp between Virgo and Libra. Libra's symbol is what initially created the base of the piece (two parallel lines at the bottom). From here I used Mercury to form a figure and later Libra was hidden behind the the symbol for Earth. Which worked well for me as a contrast with the stars above.⠀ ⠀ The great cycle of star dust falling to Earth to form life that grows and evolves, trying to find its way back to the stars. ⠀ ⠀ #drawing #illustration #esoteric #esotericart #occult #occultart #sigilillustration #tarot #tarotart #symbolism https://www.instagram.com/p/Bogd0JPhXxV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yp66xez41e50

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~ Holarchy ~⠀ ⠀ I did this one for a friend. Here we have the Hierophant, protected between Taurus' horns after achieving spiritual and earthly balance through Temperance.⠀ ⠀ I used Taurus' head to match the throne of the Hierophant card. My friend's sun sign was Gemini so I used mushrooms as horns to express the mental aspects of that sign. The key being to first explore and then balance those internal forces through Temperance. The snake, linking to Gemini's ruler Mercury, wraps itself around the Mushrooms to show the wisdom that can be gained from doing so.⠀ ⠀ The Hierophant wears the five pointed star of expansion and calmly wears her crown in natural, lush surroundings, which are a result of her inner balance. The light of the sun is channeled through her crown and specifically the symbol of fire. For when a tempered spirit is expressed through a harmonious mind great things can happen! In my friend's case it was growing and cooking delicious, organic food. Hence the strong link to the natural world in the piece.⠀ ⠀ #drawing #illustration #esoteric #esotericart #occult #occultart #sigilillustration #tarot #tarotart #hierophant #temperance https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn8ZGPOh8kG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1oo095zd0fal6

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~ EclectEel's Egret ~⠀ ⠀ Another throwback drawing from a couple of years ago. I was inspired by an artist who had photo-shopped ornamental clothing over the top of animals, so I had a go! Ballpoint on paper.⠀ ⠀ "Here we have the elagant Eclecteel Collection evening wear for Egrets, but it will make any bird look and feel like a million dollars!"⠀ ⠀ #drawing #ballpoint #illustration #egret https://www.instagram.com/p/BnqbU9hBxMO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=u47hlqfn8yuc

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~ EclectEel's Baphomet ~⠀ ⠀ Taking a break from sigil illustrations ---⠀ ⠀ I like to sketch on plain paper, too. After getting into occulty stuff and finding out about Baphomet, I had to draw one myself. This one is from a couple of years ago.⠀ ⠀ We have some rising kundalini energy rising through the body from the lower animal nature to the higher expanded mind which has transcended the physical, hence the skull.⠀ ⠀ I tried to emulate a thunder bolt as the arms to symbolise the electric universe theory, that I found out about around that time. To say that all opposing forces are one. The unification of duality within. ⠀ ⠀ The wings were a bit lame but I liked the twisting horns and was stoked about the pentagram.⠀ ⠀ #drawing #illustration #esoteric #esotericart #occult #occultart #baphomet https://www.instagram.com/p/Bno6isdBCng/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=llcjz9g9y3ca

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~ Trailblazer ~ ⠀ ⠀ For this one I was trying to combine elements of the Chariot and Tower tarot cards with Capricorn. I was taking inspiration from the Thoth Tarot Deck at the time.⠀ ⠀ By combining the wheel from the chariot card and the eye from the tower card I wanted to portray the idea that although change can be big and sudden, we have to keep going. The lightening bolt comes from the one eye and points towards the present moment. Capricorn is propelled by the chariot as it is the will to overcome obstacles that keeps us moving forward in this world.⠀ ⠀ The cloud of steam is the coming together of the watery nature of the Chariot with the fiery aspect of the Tower. I curled it up to help the composition imitate the Eye of Horus because the forces of the Chariot are of a divine source, and the crumbling of the Tower gives us a chance to rise again, anew.⠀ ⠀ Overall, I think this one needs a bit more time spent on it. I would like to add some more details to the goat in particular. ⠀ ⠀ #drawing #illustration #esoteric #esotericart #occult #occultart #sigil #sigilillustration #tarot #tarotart https://www.instagram.com/p/BnYTvP6BdI2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1r3su9bx5sebm

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~ Pierce The Veil ~⠀ ⠀ New design based upon my brothers tarot cards and zodiac sign - Strength, The Star and Cancer - and hints to all their associations. For this I used three different tarot decks and so had six cards to draw inspiration from. What stood out at the time was the tree of life depicted on one of the cards. This laid the foundation for the sigil.⠀ ⠀ By channeling the power of our emotions through a sharp mind we can generate actions that take us to our authentic self. We must make efforts to piece the ego's veil of illusions and allow our inner light to shine.⠀ ⠀ #drawing #illustration #esoteric #esotericart #occult #occultart #sigil #sigilillustration #tarot #tarotart https://www.instagram.com/p/BnGXWB5BJgE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3k7ns4kpp4hm

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~ Set Yourself On Fire ~⠀ ⠀ My second attempt at Beetle on Mercury. I am quite proud of this one. I am really happy with the dot work and the composition, my lines were a bit cleaner, too. The Mercury symbol was more buried in this one, but it was worth making the beetle more beetle like. ⠀ ⠀ The balancing of internal forces is symbolised by the Star of David sitting inside the ankh, radiating out waves of light (source energy). The horizontal bars on the wings imitate a pharoh's headdress (sovereignty). I put the black semi-circles on the wings to imitate the eyes of a bird (vision) and three eyes on the beetle to reference our third eye (connection to divinity). Mercury of course, being the messenger of the Gods.⠀ ⠀ Does the image hold more power after finding out its meaning?⠀ ⠀ #drawing #illustration #esoteric #esotericart #occult #occultart #sigil #sigilillustration #tarot #tarotart https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm0QSf2B_TJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jn8aj7ubfzvk

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~ We can only transform through action. But stretching out vulnerable wings takes courage and wisdom ~ ⠀ ⠀ My first try at a new design. I was drawing from the Hermit and Moon tarot cards. I used the Hermit's association to Virgo, who in turn is linked to Earth and Mercury. I tried to combine this with the Scarab Beetle depicted on my tarot deck's Moon card by using Mercury's symbol as the basis for the beetle. ⠀ ⠀ Overall, I took some positives and enjoyed the challenge, but wasn't happy with the end result.⠀ ⠀ #drawing #illustration #esoteric #esotericart #occult #occultart #sigil #sigilillustration #tarot #tarotart https://www.instagram.com/p/BmzGez-BxfT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hxogo11tidnh

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~ Depths of Reflection ~⠀ ⠀ Rather than create a sigil I wanted to create a scene. It was based on the tarot and astrology of a friend. I was also going through an obsession with boats and oceans at the time thanks to One Piece, and my friend has a passion for dogs.⠀ ⠀ Here the scene is set within the sign of Pisces. The light of the Hermit and Moon guide and propel her forward, calming the waters and enabling the fires of Aries to create the future she desires. All the while her trusted companion rests by her side. Ready to give and receive love on the journey ahead.⠀ ⠀ #drawing #illustration #esoteric #esotericart #occult #occultart #tarot #tarotart https://www.instagram.com/p/BmteTVEBI9G/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ou2hf7mjp7oh

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~ Lost At Sea ~ ⠀ ⠀ This, the third attempt, was the first one I was really proud of. I used the symbol for Mercury because it is linked to my tarot card, The Magician. I am the ship sitting in the crescent, being receptive to light and learning to navigate the waters of the universe. The waters relate to my sun sign, Pisces, as they pull in different directions. ⠀ ⠀ The Great Wheel at the bottom keeps turning and from it creation is born! This was taken from my other card, The Wheel of Fortune, which also plays into the theme of greater things that we cannot control, like the waves of the ocean.⠀ ⠀ While doing the numerology of my name, birth date, etc, I found the number 9 popping up a lot. This lead me to The Hermit, which resonated with me, so I took the Cosmic Egg from it and placed it in center circle in a nod to my introspective ways and that creation comes from within. ⠀ ⠀ #drawing #illustration #esoteric #esotericart #occult #occultart #sigil #tarotart https://www.instagram.com/p/BmiQiI_B8PM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=oxs53iy73mtd

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My third attempt! Refining the design further and just getting better at the execution. I decided to make the waves symmetrical this time to see how it looked and round off the sharp edges in the previous version.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #drawing #sketch #process #wip https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmgv_AHBTP4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=h452i4rov6ub

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My second attempt at my sigil! I was really pleased with my improvement. The waves for one are a lot better. I was really excited when I thought of how to draw the egg and snake in the middle. I was trying create a similar shape to the ying and yang symbol, with the S shape running through the middle of the circle. Overall, the execution was just a lot better than the first attempt. Attempt 3 coming soon! :D⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #drawing #sketch #esoteric #esotericart #occult #occultart #sigil https://www.instagram.com/p/BmbWji7B0Fv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e03x7vaqs6qf

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This one was my first serious go at making a sigil for myself with different layers of symbolism. I based it around the symbol for Mercury and from there it grew to this. I built it up in layers, first in pencil, going over that in pen, and then a new level of detail in pencil. It was great fun to do, but I was no happy with the end result, hence all the measurement so I could reproduce the basic design and try different details.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #drawing #sketch #esoteric #esotericart #occult #occultart #sigil https://www.instagram.com/p/BmQQ7uEBWSR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p4f3765uh9u1

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After having a go at sketching the Magician next up with the Wheel of Fortune. It was really fun to put my own slant on these cards. I was really quite chuffed with how they came out.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #drawing #sketch #esoteric #esotericart #occult #occultart #tarot #tarotart https://www.instagram.com/p/BmOzELNBzBW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13sja8j0s2fk3

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To further understanding my tarot cards I decided to draw my own version of them. I had just got a new set of fine liners, too. 😁⠀ ⠀ #drawing #sketch #esoteric #esotericart #tarot #tarotart https://www.instagram.com/p/BmG-cibBn1W/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=egyxnaxtqedi

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My first attempt at sketching a sigil based on my tarot and Chinese astrological self. The pillar in the background is a one to represent the Magician. As above, so below. The lemniscate is also from the Magician. It represents source, and connection with it will set you free. The snake winds its way upward through it. The four outer shapes form a cross for the X of the Wheel of Fortune and the snake is from the Chinese Zodiac.⠀ ⠀ #drawing #sketch #esoteric #esotericart #sigil https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl-KcgZBzg2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ftkqcn8n4rdb

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These were the first couple of sketches I made. I know they are basic, but it was about getting those ideas out of my mind so they could be developed further. I had only just begun my journey then and was making simple associations. I liked using roman numerals instead of numbers, particularly X. A cross, spokes of the great wheel and the number 10. The 1 from 0. I was so excited drawing these at the time!⠀ ⠀ #sketchbook #firstsketch #esoteric https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl8tFHhByUE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gph5egagkb13